| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 6.406, -33.951 |
| UTC time | 1951-05-04 19:27:15.490 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 4, 1951 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, May 4, 1951 at 19:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fortaleza, about 1237.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -33.951 and latitude 6.406.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1951-05-04
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